Portland Public Schools public meetings in 2023
55 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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The Curriculum and Policy Committee will discuss three policy areas: recruiting and hiring of administrative staff, educator evaluation and professional growth, and administrator evaluation. These are discussion items, not final decisions. The meeting is remote only and includes a vote to adjourn.
- Discussion of Policy GCFB and GCFB-R on recruiting and hiring administrative staff, with draft and current versions attached
- Discussion of Policy GCOA on educator evaluation and professional growth, including the Annual Plan Overview and FFT At-a-Glance
- Discussion of Policy GCOC on administrator evaluation, including the PPS Principal Eval Overview and Effectiveness Rubric
- Vote to adjourn the meeting
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The Portland Public Schools Board will hold a business meeting on December 19, 2023, with votes on policy changes for truancy (JHB) and use of physical restraint and seclusion (JKAA-JKAA-R), plus approval of minutes, personnel, and donations. Public comment is allowed on non-agenda items.
- Vote to approve changes to Policy JHB Truancy
- Vote to approve changes to Policy JKAA-JKAA-R Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion
- Approve personnel item: Erica Swift, PK SPED Teacher, 1.0 FTE, $76,115.00
- Acknowledge donations including 124 pairs of winter boots to Gerald E. Talbot Community School and a 2006 Toyota Corolla to PATHS
- Approve meeting minutes of December 5, 2023
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This is an orientation session for new school board members, not a regular business meeting. The agenda includes a welcome, roll call, and purpose of the meeting, followed by business items. No specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided text.
- Welcome, roll call and purpose of meeting
- Business items (no details provided)
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The Finance, Human Resources, and Operations Committee is meeting remotely to discuss and receive information on monthly financials, an ADP update, the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) process and timeline, and the budget calendar. These are discussion and information items, not final decisions.
- Update on Monthly Financials (discussion/information)
- ADP Update (discussion/information)
- CIP Process, Current State, and Timeline (discussion/information)
- Calendar for Budget Process (discussion/information)
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The Portland Board of Public Education will hold an inauguration, business meeting, and workshop. The board will swear in newly elected members, elect a chair and vice chair for the 2023-2024 school year, and hear public comment. It will also review proposed changes to policies on truancy and on physical restraint and seclusion, and approve the minutes from the November 21 meeting.
- Oath of office for newly elected board members administered by City Clerk Ashley Rand
- Election of Board Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2023-2024
- First read of changes to Policy JHB Truancy
- First read of changes to Policy JKAA-JKAA-R Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion
- Approval of meeting minutes from November 21, 2023
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The Portland Public Schools Curriculum and Policy Committee is meeting remotely to discuss and take action on three policy items: suicide prevention protocols, a truancy policy (JBH), and restraint and seclusion policies (JKAA/JKAA-R). The committee will also review upcoming meeting topics for the rest of the school year.
- Discussion of PPS Suicide Protocols (prevention, intervention, postvention)
- Action and discussion on Policy JBH Truancy, with current and draft versions
- Action and discussion on Policy JKAA/JKAA-R Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion
- Upcoming meetings scheduled through June 2025 covering topics like hiring, equity, MLL, SPED, facilities, and computer use
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The Public Affairs Committee is meeting to approve minutes from October 30, 2023, and to discuss several business items, including communications to staff, standard operating procedures, high school transition, school board inauguration, and the PreK lottery application window. The agenda is mostly discussion items with no detailed proposals or dollar amounts provided.
- Approval of October 30, 2023 minutes
- Discussion of ADP communications to staff
- Discussion of Standard Operating Procedures
- Discussion of High School Transition
- Discussion of PreK Lottery Application Window
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The Portland Public Schools Board will hold a business meeting and executive session. The board is scheduled to vote on changes to Policy JFABD on the education of homeless students, approve personnel items including new teacher hires, and discuss the superintendent's evaluation in executive session. The meeting also includes reports from the chair, students, superintendent, and a presentation on the safety and management plan.
- Vote on changes to Policy JFABD Education of Homeless Students
- Approval of one-year teacher hires including Steva Fier-Scarpelli ($74,531), Gregory Murphy ($60,521), Lisa Scott ($47,284), Mark Harrington ($9,456.80)
- Approval of probationary teacher hires including Georgia Jackson ($48,865) and Noah Kerrigan ($53,576)
- Discussion of Safety and Management Plan (Emergency Management Plan)
- Executive session to discuss Superintendent's evaluation
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The Portland Board of Public Education will hold a caucus to nominate and straw-vote for its 2023-2024 chairperson, with official votes set for December 5. The board will also consider a waiver for school closures on Oct. 26-27 due to the Lewiston tragedy, and hold a first read and workshop on changes to the homeless student policy.
- Caucus straw vote for 2023-2024 Board Chairperson
- Waiver request for student attendance on Oct. 26-27, 2023
- First read of Policy JFABD Education of Homeless Students
- Workshop on Policy JFABD changes
- Approval of October 17, 2023 meeting minutes
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The Finance, Human Resources, and Operations Committee is meeting remotely to discuss financial and operational matters. They will receive an update from BerryDunn, review year-to-date financials for FY24, and explore budget questions. The agenda also includes a draft calendar for collaboration with the City.
- BerryDunn update presentation
- FY24 year-to-date financials (September 2023) for all funds
- Budget exploration questions for further research
- Draft calendar for collaboration with the City (23-24 Board Committee Dates)
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The Joint District Advisory Building Committee and Building Level Advisory Committee (DABC/BLAC) is meeting to advise the Portland Board of Public Education on the construction and renovation of four elementary schools: Lyseth, Presumpscot, Reiche, and Longfellow. The agenda includes reviewing the meeting agenda, approving minutes from the September 21, 2023 meeting, and discussing next steps. The meeting is advisory; the Board has final authority.
- Review of meeting agenda (2023-11-09_DABC-BLAC Meeting_V2.pdf)
- Approval of minutes from September 21, 2023 Joint DABC/BLAC Meeting
- Discussion of next steps for the four elementary school projects
- Upcoming meeting schedule: BLAC Meeting October 27, 2022; DABC Meeting November 17, 2022
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The Public Affairs Committee is meeting to discuss school opening communications. The committee will also review and approve minutes from the June 26, 2023, meeting.
- Approval of June 26, 2023, minutes
- Discussion of school opening communications
- Review of committee meeting schedule
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The Portland Public Schools Curriculum and Policy Committee is meeting remotely to discuss a revised work plan for the committee. The agenda includes a discussion of the work plan and related policy documents, followed by a vote to adjourn. The meeting is primarily procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.
- Discussion of revised committee work plan
- Review of required recommended policies checklist
- Review of policy master tracking sheet
- Vote to adjourn the meeting
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The Finance, Human Resources, and Operations Committee is meeting remotely to discuss the superintendent evaluation policy and review transportation, facilities, and finance slides. The agenda includes a welcome, discussion items, and adjournment. No votes or decisions are listed except the routine motion to adjourn.
- Superintendent Evaluation Board Policy discussion
- Transportation, Facilities and Finance slides for discussion
- Remote-only meeting via Zoom
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The Portland Public Schools Board will hold a business meeting, executive session, and workshop. They will vote on teacher candidates, accept donated vehicles for vocational training, approve prior meeting minutes, and discuss staff demographics. The board will also enter executive session for a personnel matter and schedule a retreat.
- Vote to approve teacher candidates (one-year only)
- Acceptance of donated 2006 Volvo and 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser for PATHS vocational program
- Approval of October 3, 2023 meeting minutes
- Discussion of staff demographics data
- Executive session for personnel matter
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This meeting of the Portland Board of Public Education was an executive session scheduled for October 11, 2023, but it was cancelled. The agenda included items to enter executive session for legal consultation and student suspension/expulsion matters, and to take action on a student matter, but no decisions were made.
- Meeting cancelled
- Executive session for legal counsel (1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(E))
- Executive session for student suspension/expulsion (1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(B))
- Action on a student matter
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The Portland Public Schools Board is holding a business meeting with routine items including approval of minutes, acknowledgment of donations, and a vote on a girls' high school hockey co-op. The board will also discuss the Portrait of a Graduate and High School of the Future planning.
- Vote to approve Girls' High School Hockey Co-Op
- Approve meeting minutes of September 19, 2023
- Acknowledge donations to Gerald E. Talbot Community School and others
- Discussion on Portrait of a Graduate and High School of the Future Planning
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The Portland Public Schools Curriculum and Policy Committee is meeting remotely to discuss the district's instructional vision and assessment strategy for 2023-2024, and to take action on a policy regarding the education of homeless students. The committee will also review the status of the policy book and receive legislative updates. The meeting includes a vote to adjourn.
- Discussion of PPS Instructional Vision and Assessment Overview for 2023-2024
- Action on Policy JFABD Education of Homeless Students (draft revisions)
- Review of Policy Book Status and Legislative Updates
- Upcoming topics include high school graduation policy, ESOL resolution, and dress code
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The Joint District Advisory Building Committee and Building Level Advisory Committee (DABC/BLAC) is meeting to advise the Portland Board of Public Education on the construction and renovation of Lyseth, Presumpscot, Reiche, and Longfellow elementary schools, as authorized by the November 7, 2017 voter referendum. The agenda includes reviewing and approving minutes from the June 15, 2023 meeting, discussing next steps, and setting the upcoming meeting schedule. No major decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily procedural and advisory.
- Approval of minutes from June 15, 2023 Joint DABC/BLAC meeting
- Discussion of next steps for four elementary school projects (Lyseth, Presumpscot, Reiche, Longfellow)
- Upcoming meeting schedule: BLAC on October 27, 2022 and DABC on November 17, 2022 (dates appear to be from prior year)
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The Portland Public Schools Board will hold a business meeting on September 19, 2023, with several action items. They will vote on approving the September 5 meeting minutes, proposed changes to Policy IJJ on selection of educational materials, and personnel items including teacher candidates. The board will also receive a first read of a proposal for a girls' high school hockey co-op with Deering, and hear updates on Wabanaki and Local Black History curricula.
- Vote to approve changes to Policy IJJ Selection of Educational Materials
- First read of proposal for Portland-Deering Girls Hockey Co-Op
- Vote to approve personnel items: probationary and one-year-only teacher candidates
- Update on Wabanaki and Local Black History curricula
- Approve minutes of September 5, 2023 meeting
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This is the agenda for a Portland Public Schools School Board Retreat on September 16, 2023, at the Central Office. The only listed item is the opening of the meeting, including welcome, roll call, and purpose. No substantive business items, decisions, or discussions are listed.
- Meeting is a retreat, not a regular business meeting
- Only agenda item is opening of meeting (welcome, roll call, purpose)
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The Portland Public Schools Curriculum and Policy Committee is meeting remotely to consider approving revisions to Policy IJJ on the selection of educational materials. The committee will also discuss its work plan for the upcoming period. The meeting includes routine items like introductions and adjournment.
- Action item: Approve revisions to Policy IJJ Selection of Educational Materials
- Discussion: Curriculum and Policy Committee Work Plan
- Meeting held remotely via Zoom
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The Portland Public Schools Board is holding a business meeting and workshop. The board will vote on routine items including meeting minutes, donations, and personnel appointments, including three new assistant principals at $95,500 each. The workshop portion will discuss proposed changes to library materials selection policies and district-wide academic priorities.
- Approve three assistant principals at $95,500 each: Hermenegildo Paulo (Talbot), Melissa Richard (Rowe), Darralynn Jones (Moore)
- Approve probationary and one-year-only teacher candidate hires
- Accept donations to Ocean Avenue Elementary in memory of Charlotte Key Perillo
- Workshop on proposed changes to library materials selection policy (IJJ)
- Workshop on 2023-2024 district-wide teaching and learning priorities
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The Finance, Operations, and Human Resources Committee is meeting to discuss updates on ADP and BerryDunn, as well as the budget timeline and process. The agenda includes only these business items and a standard adjournment motion, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.
- Update on ADP and BerryDunn
- Budget timeline and process
- Adjournment motion
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The Portland Public Schools Board is holding a business meeting and workshop on August 1, 2023. They will consider approving meeting minutes, personnel items including contract administrators and teacher candidates, and acknowledge a donation. The board will also discuss the start of the school year and enter executive session to discuss the BASE contract.
- Approve meeting minutes of June 20, 2023
- Acknowledge donation of a 2006 Ford Taurus from Jacqueline Delano for PATHS automotive program
- Approve personnel items: Contract Administrators, Teacher Candidates (Probationary), Teacher Candidates (One Year Only)
- Enter executive session to discuss BASE contract
- Discuss start of the school year
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The Finance, Operations, and Human Resources Committee is meeting to discuss two business items: the design and process for the superintendent evaluation, and the timeline for the FY25 budget. The agenda includes only these discussion items and a routine adjournment, with no votes or decisions listed.
- Preliminary discussion of superintendent evaluation design and process
- FY25 Budget process and timeline discussion
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The Portland Public Schools Curriculum and Policy Committee is meeting remotely to discuss and review the SY23-24 priorities. The agenda includes introductions, a business item on priorities, and a vote to adjourn. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.
- Discussion of SY23-24 priorities
- Vote to adjourn the meeting
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The Portland Public Schools Public Affairs Committee is meeting to approve minutes from missed April and June meetings and to discuss three business items: the Annual Parent Survey, an Attendance Campaign, and activities for the 2023-2024 school year. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.
- Approval of minutes from missed April and June meetings
- Discussion of Annual Parent Survey
- Discussion of Attendance Campaign
- Discussion of 2023-2024 Activities
- Vote to adjourn the meeting
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The Portland Public Schools Board is holding a business meeting and workshop on June 20, 2023. The board will vote on several action items including expanding the boys' high school hockey co-op, approving an ESOL resolution, amending the 2023-2024 school calendar, and authorizing a FY23 budget transfer. A workshop on multi-year budget planning will follow the business meeting.
- Vote to expand the Boy's High School Hockey Co-Op between Portland and Deering
- Vote to approve the ESOL Resolution
- Vote to amend the 2023-2024 school calendar (Sept. 6 start date)
- Vote to authorize FY23 Budget Transfer
- Election of Ashley Anderson as Assistant Principal at Presumpscot, 0.5 FTE, $42,630
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The Joint DABC-District Advisory Building Committee and 3 School Building Advisory Committee will meet to advise on construction and renovation of Lyseth, Presumpscot, Reiche, and Longfellow elementary schools. The agenda includes reviewing next steps and approving minutes from prior meetings. This is an advisory body; the Portland Board of Public Education holds final authority.
- Approval of minutes from March 16 and May 18, 2023 meetings
- Discussion of next steps for four elementary school projects
- Projects authorized by November 7, 2017 voters' referendum
- Meeting held via Zoom webinar
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The Portland Public Schools Board will hold a business meeting and workshop on June 6, 2023, recognizing retirees and taking action on several items. Key actions include approving the superintendent's contract, the PAA collective bargaining agreement for 2023-2026, personnel appointments, and budget transfers. The board will also hold first reads on expanding the boys' hockey co-op, changing public participation policy, an ESOL resolution, and a school calendar amendment.
- Election of Superintendent (contract attached)
- Approve PAA Contract 2023-2026
- Approve personnel: Amy Marx (King Middle School, $122,954), Terry Young (Talbot Community School, $119,150), Priya Natarajan (Casco Bay HS, $90,444)
- First read: Boys hockey co-op expansion (Portland-Deering)
- First read: FY23 budget transfers
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The Portland Public Schools Search Committee is meeting to discuss and review candidates for the superintendent position. The agenda includes a possible executive session, authorized under Maine law, to discuss the search. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom, but the candidate review itself is not detailed in the agenda.
- Discussion and review of superintendent candidates
- Possible executive session under 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(D) for the superintendent search
- Votes to enter and exit executive session
- Meeting held via Zoom webinar
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The joint DABC/BLAC committees are meeting to advise on construction and renovation of Lyseth, Presumpscot, Reiche, and Longfellow elementary schools, as authorized by the 2017 voter referendum. The agenda includes reviewing the meeting agenda, approving minutes from the March 16, 2023 meeting, and discussing next steps. No major decisions or new proposals are listed; the meeting is largely procedural.
- Approval of minutes from March 16, 2023 joint meeting
- Discussion of next steps for four school projects
- Review of meeting agenda
- Upcoming meeting schedule noted (BLAC Oct 27, 2022; DABC Nov 17, 2022)
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The Portland Public Schools Board is holding a hybrid business meeting with votes on a resolution recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month, ratification of the PAA contract (2023-2026), and a memorandum of understanding with the Foundation for Portland Public Schools. The board will also hear updates on safe and equitable schools and accept donations.
- Vote on resolution to recognize Mental Health Awareness Month
- Ratification of PAA contract for 2023-2026
- Authorize Superintendent to sign MOU with Foundation for Portland Public Schools (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2026)
- Acknowledge donations to Ocean Avenue School and Gerald E. Talbot Community School
- Approve meeting minutes of May 2, 2023
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This is a brief executive session agenda for the Portland Public Schools board. The board will vote to enter and then exit a closed session to discuss the superintendent search, followed by adjournment. No public decisions or detailed discussion items are listed.
- Vote to enter executive session under 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(D) for superintendent search
- Vote to exit executive session
- Adjournment of executive session
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The Portland Public Schools Board will hold a hybrid business meeting on May 2, 2023, at Casco Bay High School. The board will consider consent items, approve prior meeting minutes, and take action on personnel items, including renewing probationary teachers and electing a new principal. They will also have a first read on a Memorandum of Understanding with the Foundation for Portland Public Schools.
- First read of MOU between PPS and Foundation for Portland Public Schools (2023-2026)
- Renewal of 2nd & 3rd year probationary teachers to first continuing contract
- Renewal of first year probationary teachers for second probationary year
- Election of William Anton as Principal at Rowe (salary $113,190, effective 7/1/23)
- Acknowledgement of donations to Ocean Avenue School and Portland High School
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The Portland Public Schools Superintendent Search Committee will meet to consider entering and exiting an executive session to discuss the superintendent search. The agenda also lists upcoming school board and committee meetings for August through November 2023.
- Executive session under 1 M.R.S.A. § 405(6)(D) to discuss superintendent search
- Upcoming school board meetings at City Hall and Casco Bay High School
- Committee meetings (Operations, Finance, Public Affairs, Policy, etc.) at Portland District Offices
- Sept 24 board meeting moved to Casco Bay High School due to Rosh Hashana
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The Portland Public Schools Board is holding a special business meeting to consider and vote on recommending the proposed FY24 budget to the City Council for approval. The meeting includes public comment, reports from the chair and superintendent, and discussion of the budget. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.
- Consideration and action to recommend the proposed FY24 Budget to City Council for approval
- Public comment period for items not on the agenda
- Board Chair and Superintendent remarks
- Upcoming school board meeting schedule listed
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The Finance, Personnel and Operations Committee will discuss revisions to the Superintendent's FY24 Recommended Budget, including a presentation and general discussion. The committee may also consider motions to amend the budget and is scheduled to vote on whether to approve the budget and recommend it to the full board. The agenda is primarily focused on budget review and action.
- Presentation of revisions to the Superintendent's FY24 Recommended Budget
- FY24 Budget Discussion
- Motions to amend the revised FY24 budget (if applicable)
- Vote to approve the budget and recommend it to the full board
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The Portland Public Schools Public Affairs Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss several business items, including scheduling a visit to LMMS, a school communications survey, listening session notes, and upcoming events. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or financial items listed.
- Approval of 02/27 meeting minutes
- Schedule for LMMS Visit
- School Communications Survey
- Listening Session Notes (MS students next)
- Upcoming Events
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The Finance, Personnel and Operations Committee is holding a public hearing on the Superintendent's Recommended FY24 Budget, followed by discussions on multi-year planning, class size, special education, grants, and reductions. The meeting is hybrid, with in-person and virtual options.
- Public Hearing on FY24 Superintendent's Recommended Budget
- Discussion: Multi-Year Planning
- Discussion: Class Size
- Discussion: Special Education
- Discussion: Reductions Review
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The Portland Public Schools Superintendent Search Committee is meeting remotely to review the agenda and discuss the interview process and preparation for selecting a new superintendent. The meeting is scheduled for March 16, 2023, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Eastern Time via Zoom.
- Welcome and agenda review
- Discussion of interview process and preparation for superintendent candidates
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The Finance, Personnel and Operations Committee is meeting remotely to review the superintendent's recommended FY24 budget. The agenda includes a budget discussion and adjournment, with the budget presentation and document attached.
- FY24 Budget Discussion
- FY24 Superintendent's Budget Presentation March 14 2023.pdf (6,413 KB)
- FY2024 Superintendent's Budget 3-14-2023.pdf (2,235 KB)
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The Portland Public Schools Board is holding a special business meeting to receive the superintendent's FY24 budget presentation. The board will consider referring the budget to the Finance Committee for further review. The meeting is remote-only due to weather.
- Superintendent's FY24 Budget Presentation
- Consideration to refer FY24 budget to Finance Committee
- Public comment period for items not on the agenda
- Upcoming budget-related meetings and public hearing schedule
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The Portland Public Schools Board will hold a business meeting and workshops, including a vote on the 2023-24 school calendar and a first read on sabbatical requests. Workshops will cover multilingual intake and ESOL staffing, as well as district-wide staffing. The board will also approve minutes, acknowledge donations, and hear reports from the chair, students, superintendent, and secretary.
- Vote to approve the 2023-24 school calendar
- First read of sabbatical requests for 2023-24
- Workshop on multilingual intake and ESOL staffing
- Workshop on district-wide staffing
- Acknowledge donations from Stevens Avenue Congregational Church and April and Dennis Noonan
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The Portland Public Schools Superintendent Search Committee is meeting virtually to discuss the interview activity and review the interview process for selecting a new superintendent. The agenda includes a welcome, agenda review, and two discussion items, with no decisions listed.
- Discussion of interview activity and brainstorm
- Review of interview process
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The Joint DABC-District Advisory Building Committee and 3 School Building Advisory Committee will meet to advise on the construction and renovation of four elementary schools (Lyseth, Presumpscot, Reiche, Longfellow). They will hear construction and contingency updates, discuss and vote on a furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FFE) allocation, and plan next steps. The committee advises the Portland Board of Public Education, which has final authority.
- Approve minutes of January 26, 2023 joint meeting
- Construction update on four elementary school projects
- Contingency update
- Motion to approve FFE allocation
- Discussion of next steps
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The Portland Public Schools Superintendent Search Committee is meeting remotely to review the agenda and discuss finalizing the job profile for the superintendent position. The meeting is a working session focused on this single business item.
- Finalizing the superintendent job profile (discussion/information item)
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The Finance, Personnel and Operations Committee is meeting to discuss the district's financial status, including a mid-year budget-to-actuals summary for fiscal year 2023 and preliminary discussions for the FY24 budget. The committee will also receive a briefing on IRS penalties. The meeting is primarily for discussion and information, with only the adjournment as a formal action item.
- FY23 Budget to Actuals Mid-Year Summary (Jul-Dec 2022) for expenses and revenue
- FY24 Preliminary Budget Discussion and budget development timeline
- IRS Penalties briefing
- Adjournment motion
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The Portland Public Schools Superintendent Search Committee is meeting virtually to continue its work, including discussion with Alma, likely a consultant or search firm. The agenda includes a welcome, business items, and adjournment, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.
- Continued work with Alma (discussion/information item)
- Virtual meeting via Zoom, Feb 8, 2023, 5-7 PM
- Adjournment action item
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The Portland Public Schools Board will hold a business meeting and workshops, including executive sessions on legal matters and BASE negotiations. The board will hear reports on high school enrollment and Pre-K programming, and consider first reads on a $100,000 budget transfer for Reiche and ADA renovation fund applications. They will also discuss amending the Search Committee Resolution and hear a presentation on the superintendent search.
- First read to transfer $100,000 from furniture, fixtures, and equipment budget for Reiche contingency
- First read to ratify State Revolving Renovation Fund applications for ADA projects at several schools
- Discussion on high school enrollment update
- Pre-K Programming Update
- Presentation and discussion on Superintendent Search by Alma Consulting Group
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The Joint DABC-District Advisory Building Committee and 3 School Building Advisory Committee will meet to advise the Portland Board of Public Education on construction and renovation of four elementary schools (Lyseth, Presumpscot, Reiche, Longfellow). They will review construction progress, budget, contingency, and furniture/fixtures/equipment updates, and vote on approving December 15, 2022 meeting minutes.
- Approve meeting minutes of December 15, 2022
- Construction progress update
- Budget update
- Three School Contingency Update
- FFE (Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment) Update
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The Portland Public Schools Public Affairs Committee is meeting to approve minutes from November 28, discuss community engagement for the superintendent search, plan listening sessions, and set a date for a budget forum. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.
- Approval of November 28 meeting minutes
- Community Engagement Superintendent Search Forum
- Listening Sessions
- Budget Forum Date
- Upcoming meetings through June 2023
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The Portland Public Schools Superintendent Search Committee is meeting to discuss the superintendent search process. The agenda includes a presentation from Alma, likely a search firm, and is primarily an informational and discussion session.
- Alma presentation on superintendent search
- Hybrid meeting at Portland District Office, Rowe Memorial Room
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The Portland Public Schools Board will hold a business meeting and workshop on January 3, 2023, at Casco Bay High School. They will vote on policies regarding student cellphone use and teaching controversial issues, ratify a letter of intent to outsource payroll to ADP, and approve co-interim superintendents. The workshop will include a presentation on the superintendent search.
- Vote on Policy JFCK (Student Use of Cellular Telephones)
- Vote on Policy IMB (Teaching Controversial or Sensitive Issues)
- Ratify letter of intent to outsource payroll services to ADP
- Approve co-interim superintendents
- Workshop: Superintendent search presentation by Alma Consulting Group